Confederations Cup: Vincent Enyeama: It Is Normal To Support The Underdogs

Confederations Cup: Vincent Enyeama: It Is Normal To Support The Underdogs

Nigeria lacked support in Monday night's game against Oceania representatives Tahiti as a large number of Brazilian fans trooped to the stadium in Belo Horizonte to cheer the underdogs.<br /><br />Nonetheless, the Super Eagles players are used to playing in more intimidating stadiums, and the partisan crowd did not affect the outcome of the encounter.<br /><br />In his post match comments after the 6 - 1 hammering of Tahiti, Nigeria skipper stated that they were not bothered by the opposing fans.<br /><br />Enyeama told <i>TV Globo</i>: ''<span class="notranslate">That is normal.</span> <span class="notranslate"> Everywhere in the world, always support the underdogs. <br /><br />''</span><span class="notranslate">Furthermore, their team was already here (in Belo Horizonte) had more than a week, and we just got.</span><br /><br />'' <span class="notranslate">Nobody even saw us train.</span> <span class="notranslate"> It was obvious that the other team would have more sympathy from the local crowd.''<br /><br />Nigeria will lock horns with South American champions Uruguay on Thursday, June 20. <br /><br />Because of the rivalry between Brazil and Uruguay, it fits the theme that the locals will support the African champions.<br /></span><br />Photo Credit: maccabi-tlv.co.il<br />
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